On Star Island
July 6, 2023In a Christmas Letter
July 6, 2023Missing
You walked beside me, quick and free;
With lingering touch you grasped my hand;
Your eyes looked laughingly in mine;
And now—I can not understand.
I long for you, I mourn for you,
Through all the dark and lonely hours.
Heavy the weight the pallmen lift,
And cover silently with flowers.
Sarah Orne Jewett
Sarah Orne Jewett (1849-1909) was an American novelist and short story writer who is known for her works that explore the lives of women in rural New England. Her works often featured strong female characters and her writing is celebrated for its vivid descriptions of the natural world.